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Prepositions Exercise

May 11, 2019 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
Progress 0 of 11 answered
1He met his future wife ............... a party.
Wrong!
We use at in the expressions at a party, at the cinema, at the theatre, at university etc.
2They were friends ............... university.
Wrong!
We use at in the expressions at a party, at the cinema, at the theatre, at university etc.
3Let’s take our time and go ............... boat.
Wrong!
We use by in expressions like by car, by bus, by bike, by boat, by plane etc.
4She goes to school ............... foot.
Wrong!
5She decided to quit her job ............... several reasons.
Wrong!
We use for with reason.
6You never see things ............... my point of view.
Wrong!
We use from with point of view.
7............... my opinion, she shouldn’t have married him.
Wrong!
8............... the end, I have found a good job.
Wrong!
In the end means finally.
9I am paid ............... the end of the month.
Wrong!
At the end means at the point where something ends.
10You look quite pretty ............... this photo.
Wrong!
11The meeting started ............... time.
Wrong!
On time means at the planned time.
Done.
Score: 0/11

Answers

  1. He met his future wife at a party.
  2. They were friends at university.
  3. Let’s take our time and go by boat.
  4. She goes to school on foot.
  5. She decided to quit her job for several reasons.
  6. You never see things from my point of view.
  7. In my opinion, she shouldn’t have married him.
  8. In the end, I have found a good job.
  9. I am paid at the end of the month.
  10. You look quite pretty in this photo.
  11. The meeting started on time.
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